Mark Vander Doelen
- Movement rehabilitation for improved daily function and mobility.
- Exercise prescription to build strength, balance, and endurance.
- Manual therapy to reduce pain and improve joint motion.
- Injury recovery support for returning to normal activities.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Renew Health
69 Park Road, Unit 3, Elmsdale, NS, B2S 2L3
Mark is originally from Ontario but is now officially an East Coaster and lives in Cole Harbour with his wife and dog. He is a proud and passionate member of the Renew Health Clinic team. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Physical Education from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University. He is a passionate physiotherapist who believes in living a holistic balanced lifestyle. He strongly advocates for an active lifestyle and takes a physical activity approach to treatment. His main treatment methods are exercise and education. He strongly believes that clients should understand their condition to best manage it, and he strives to teach them how to manage their injuries/condition. He utilizes individualized exercise prescription to help address an individual’s needs and tailors exercise prescription to your specific needs. In addition to exercise and education he compliments his treatment plans with a variety of hands-on techniques (Manual Therapy), and other treatment modes such as bracing, taping and guidance on home pain management. Additionally, Shockwave therapy treatment is available through physiotherapy with Mark. Through treatment his goal is to help you get back from injury and live the lifestyle that you want to live. Outside of the clinic Mark is very passionate about sports and coaching. He is heavily involved in the Nova Scotia football community being involved at various levels. He is a coach with the U-18 Team Nova Scotia Provincial Tackle Football Team and is currently the Wide Receivers Coach for the Acadia Axemen University Football Team. Through his time coaching he has developed very strong coaching and instruction skills that he applies in his physiotherapy practice. When not at the clinic or coaching Mark loves to stay active by lifting weights, playing golf, hiking or walking his goldendoodle Sunny. Mark is always happily accepting new clients and is happy to help address any injury or performance goals you may have. If you think Mark would be a good fit for you feel free to reach out to get booked!
This appointment time is for new patients on their first visit OR for an existing patient if they have not been to the clinic for over 2 years